Best Pocket Globes in the World
by Mark Jeffery, globemaker at goodwoodglobes
A pocket globe is a small, terrestrial globe with a spherical case, the inner surface of which is a celestial globe. First made in the 17th century, a pocket globe in its case represents the Earth surrounded by the stars. Today, the term pocket globe may refer to any small globe around 3 inches in diameter.
Here’s a curated collection of the best pocket globes you can buy from around the world.
The Little Globe Co
Based in London, England, The Little Globe Co makes beautiful pocket terrestrial globes with celestial cases in the 17th-century tradition.
These extraordinary globes are hand-made from porcelain by artist and cartographer Loraine Rutt, with cases made of oak.
Prices: £275 – £595 (around $360 – $800)
Paranneaux Globes
The attention to detail in these 2.7-inch diameter hand-carved wooden pocket globes and their cases is exquisite.
Paranneaux Globes is based in Colorado Springs.
Prices: on request
Julia Forte
Julia Forte makes unique globes showing New York and London maps and vistas, as well as traditional celestial globes.
Each of her pocket globes are 7 cm in diameter and may protected in a cast black jesmonite case.
Prices: £150 – £190 (around $200 – $250)
Pyro Globes
Sized at the traditional 3″ diameter for pocket globes, these pyrographic wooden globes are crafted by Jeremy W. Goldsmith in Colorado.
Each globe is one-of-a-kind: sanded, stained and waxed by hand.
Prices: $350 – $500
Murray Hudson
Tennessee-based Murray Hudson also sell antique pocket globes.
Prices: $1,000 – $10,000
George Glazer Gallery
When it comes to antique pocket globes, George Glazer Gallery in New York City always has something to offer.
They also have some interesting information about pocket globes.
Prices: $1,000 – $10,000
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